Chapter 13 - Dolphin 7900 Homebase; Overview - Hand Held Products Dolphin 7900 User Manual

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Dolphin 7900 HomeBase

Overview

As the hub of your Dolphin 7900 system, the Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and
USB communications, which make it able to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is
seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack charges in less than four hours.
Power
The HomeBase completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four hours. The HomeBase also provides power to
the intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals that senses when a full charge has been achieved and switches
to a trickle charge to maintain the full charge.
Communications
Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115k baud can be transmitted by the HomeBase through the RS-232 serial
port. Using the full-speed USB port, the data transmission rate goes up to 12 Mbps. HomeBases cannot be physically connected
to each other - sometimes referred to as "daisy-chained" - but can be networked together via serial or USB hub.
Convenient Storage
Intelligent battery charging makes the Dolphin HomeBase a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal.
Capacity
The Dolphin HomeBase holds one terminal and features an auxiliary battery well behind the terminal well that can charges a
battery pack independently of the terminal well. This means that one HomeBase can charge two battery packs: the one installed
in the terminal and a spare.
Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Hand Held Products. Use of peripherals, cables, or
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power adapters not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured
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by Hand Held Products in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal
or battery.
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